Lorax Facts
In what year was The Lorax Movie made?
2012
Why does the Once-Lers continue to cut down the trees?
To make sure his product continues to sell.
Which character in "The Lorax" represents the idea that trees are valuable beyond their utility to humans?
The Lorax
Who specifically influenced the Once-Lers to upgrade on his production?
His mother
Why was The Lorax made?
To criticize capitalism and consumerism
What are the names of the trees?
Truffula trees
Why did the Once-Lers go out of business?
No more trees to continue to make his product.
What highly desirable and elegant things appear in "The Lorax," and contribute to utility?
Thneeds
What actions did the Once-ler's do as a result of their greed ?
The destruction of Truffula trees
What happened to the animals that lived in the forest?
They had to leave and find a new home
Why does Ted want to find a truffula tree?
To impress his crush Audrey
What did Once-Lers do to increase production?
Chop down the trees
What are the negative consequences of deforestation in Thneedville?
polluted air and water
What item does the people of Thneed-ville manufacture?
Trees
What happens to the landscape?
It gets destroyed and no trees are left
What is the economic system that The Lorax movie portrays?
Market Economy/Capitalism
What caused Once-Lers business to boom?
The product accidentally landed on the girl
What economic word describes the value of trees in producing goods that meet human needs and desires, as illustrated in "The Lorax"?
utility of trees
Why does the people of Thneed-Ville need to purchase air?
The air quality is bad
What happens to the air quality?
It gets really bad
What year was the book of The Lorax published?
1971
Who ultimately allows for the success of O'Hare company?
Once-Lers
What product does O'Hare sell?
Air
What does the movie shed light on?
The effect that capitalism has on the environment